Re: “Context”

1) I agree that both Verno and DDD make solid contextual arguments, particularly this one: “practically every single word that has come out of Camp Favre has been a lie or distortion of the truth.” That’s why I noted in the original “bribe” post that it was worth waiting for the Packers to provide their spin.

2) It’s still a bribe. They were trying to pay Brett Favre to stay retired. That was not the motive in the Marino/Elway arrangements. It’s a bribe.

3) Given the reality of point number one, why would they want Favre “to make public appearances and engage in various marketing campaigns for the Packers?” Sure, it would end the impasse, which would be a favor to us all, but there are a lot of Packer fans who just want Brett Favre to go away.

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Your third point is what makes this such a weird issue after the things that have happened in the past month and a half. Especially after he tells Ed Werder that if he can’t play for the Pack he wants to play against them. Love this blog, btw

verno, where did you get the Werder quote? That says a lot and goes back to the original goal for Favre and Cook. Apparently, it remains unchanged. As a FA he will have to negotiate a price for the season. I don’t have the Cap numbers for Minnesota, Bears, and you now have to include the Lions (he said North Division). I’m willing to guess that none of them have that kind of cap money available.

The Bears just renegotiated Urlacker, Orten, and Hester. Not much room there. Minnesota has a very high priced defense, offensive line, running backs and kickers. I don’t see them having $12 million available. Detroit? If he goes to Detroit the Packers may be the team that is responsible for ending his streak.

This is still giving me anxiety attacks. Something else is there and why are both sides dancing around it?

Thanks Trav! Arrrggghhh! Goodell anounced that he does not plan to sign the reinstatement again tody. “Substantial negotiations are under way between Favre and the Packers. Goodell is affraid to sign the letter, GB is affraid to have him in camp, and Favre………… (I have no idea) I’m going Mass twice this Sunday.

“There isn’t a ton of cap room for the other three NFC North teams, with Chicago at $9.448 beneath the cap, Minnesota at $5.669 million beneath it and Detroit at $4.084 million beneath it. Tampa Bay has $26.364 million of room and the New York Jets, who have talked to the Packers, are $6.709 million beneath the cap.”
_____________________________________________________________Only Tampa Bay can afford the Cap money. So, will someone help me with an explanation. It is obvious that if Favre’s position is unchanged from an outright release none of the teams he claims to want to play for can afford his current salary. The Bears are closest, but they said today they don’t want him.

The Comish delaying the signature on the Reinstatement Letter again. So, now it is Tuesday before Favre can show up in GB.

This analysis provides no answers only more questions. Thanks again for the tip Trav.